James was last seen leaving Nenana in the morning hours headed down river on the Tanana River. He was expected to spend the night in Swanneck Slough before continuing to his fish camp near the Kantishna River with plans to return to Nenana on the evening of 09-10-2023. His boat was located completely submerged, but James was not inside. Searches of the area have been conducted and have been unsuccessful in locating him.